inseego MiFi_8000 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot User Guide

QUICKSTART GUIDE

Overview

WARNING! Please use only an approved charger to charge your MiFi. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
NOTE: Appearance of device may vary.

HOME SCREEN

STATUS INDICATORS

| Home
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| Network Signal Strength
| Data moving between the mobile network and your MiFi
| Roaming
| Unread messages
| Read messages
| Wi-Fi network
| Connected devices
| USB tethered
| Battery charge

OPERATION STATUS

Power
Button| Power on/off| Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn
your MiFi on and of.
Display wake-up| Press and release the Power button to wake up the
display.
Battery Charge Colors| STATStatus
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| Black| The battery is fully charged.
| Red| The battery is critically low and the MiFi will shut down unless the battery is connected to the charger.
| Black| The MiFi is connected to an AC charger and charging.
| Black| The MiFi is connected via USB and charging.

CAROUSEL ICONS

| Wi-Fi — View Wi-Fi Name/Password
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| SIM card Locked
| No SIM detected
| SIM Error
| Connected Devices — View currently connected/blocked device details
| Settings — View/change basic MiFi and Wi-Fi settings
| Universal Charging — Displays Universal Charging status
| Messages —  View/delete messages
| About MiFi —  Displays device details/Internet status
| Help — Displays Help, Tips, and Advanced features

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Your computer, tablet, or other Wi-Fi devices need Wi-Fi capability and Internet browser software only. Your MiFi is compatible with all major operating systems and the latest versions of browsers.

TURNING YOUR MiFi ON/OFF

To turn your MiFi on, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. To turn it of, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. To wake the MiFi display, press and release the Power button.

FINDING YOUR Wi-Fi NAME AND PASSWORD

From the Home screen, tap Wi-Fi Name and Password to open the Wi-Fi Name/Password screen.

Important: The default Admin password is the same as the default Wi-Fi password. To change either password, sign in to the MiFi Admin website.

CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

1. Open the Wi-Fi application or controls on the computer of the Wi-Fi-capable device you want to connect to the MiFi and select your MiFi’s Wi-Fi name from the list of available networks.
2. Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Your Wi-Fi-capable device is now connected to the Internet.

MANAGING Wi-Fi NETWORKS AND CONNECTIONS
When connected to the LTE network, the default settings allow you to connect 15 Wi-Fi-capable devices. The Guest network is turned of by default and can be turned on from the MiFi display or the Admin website (see Accessing Advanced Settings).

UNIVERSAL CHARGING

The Universal Charging port allows you to charge external devices, such as smartphones and tablets, as long as the MiFi battery charge is greater than 25%.
To charge an external device using the MiFi:

1. Power on your MiFi.
2. Connect your device to a USB cable and plug the cable into the USB-C port.
3. On your Mi-Fi, select Charge connected device.

MANAGING SETTINGS

To make device changes such as screen timeout  nd audio alerts, and to select mobile network options for your MiFi:

1. Power on your MiFi.
2. Open the MiFi Settings menu
3. Scroll up or down to highlight the desired menu option, then press Select.
4. Scroll up or down to highlight the desired setting, then press Set.
5. Press and hold Select to return to the Home page.

ACCESSING ADVANCE SETTINGS

To access advanced settings and manage the MiFi , sign in to the MiFi Admin website:

1. Connect your Wi-Fi-capable device to the MiFi . (See CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET).
2. Open a web browser on your connected device and enter http://my.mif or http://192.168.1.1
3. Sign In with the MiFi Admin Password. When you first get your MiFi, this will be the same as your Wi-Fi password. (See FINDING YOUR WI-FI NAME AND PASSWORD.)

DATA USAGE

You can check your estimated usage level and monitor data used on your MiFi by tapping Menu > Data Usage. You will need to set your data limit amount and usage start date to display the data usage meter.

To check data usage details go to the MiFi Admin website, then select:
MiFi Home > Data Usage.

RESETTING YOUR MiFi

To restore your MiFi to the factory settings: follow the steps below:

1. Make sure your MiFi is turned on.

2. Remove the battery cover from the back of your MiFi and the Reset button.
   

3.  Press the Reset button with an unfolded paperclip until the MiFi screen shows MiFiResetting.

To reset from the Admin website, go to MiFi Settings > Data Usage Backup and Restore NOTE: Resetting your MiFi will also reset the Wi-Fi passwords.

A User Guide for your MiFi is available online. To download the complete User Guide and learn how to use your MiFi, go to https://www.inseego.com/support
Contact Inseego Customer support for your MiFi product-related questions by calling +1 541-685-9045 Option 2.
For all other account inquiries, please contact your local service provider.
ADVANCED POWER-SAVING FEATURES
The 4400 mAh battery and advanced power-saving features provide up to 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge.
Based on an average user profile that includes both usage and standby. Actual battery performance will vary and depends on signal strength, network configuration, features selected, and data and other application usage patterns.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE (FCC – UNITED STATES) AND INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)
Electronic devices, including computers and wireless modems, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rules and regulations.
This equipment has been tested and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
This equipment generates radio frequency energy and is designed for use in accordance with the manufacturer’s user manual. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
  This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Industry Canada ICES-003 for EMI compliance. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE YOURSELF. SUCH ACTION MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. THE MiFi MODEM IS FACTORY TUNED. NO CUSTOMER

CALIBRATION OR TUNING IS REQUIRED. CONTACT INSEEGO TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICING YOUR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE.
FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires that you be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Inseego, may void your authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The Radio Frequency (RF) emitter installed in your modem must not be located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter unless specifically authorized by Inseego.

RF Exposure Content

FCC Equipment Authorization ID: PKRNVWMIFI8000

This device is authorized for use in mobile and portable applications.
This product has been evaluated for SAR and meets the FCC Guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
For better signal reception, coverage range and data throughput, do not place the router near any physical obstruction, including in a pocket or in close proximity of any object. For RF Safety, a mandatory minimum of 10 mm (1 cm) should be maintained between the device and any part of a human body when using the device. Increasing the separation between the device and the body will result in better reception and reduced exposure to radio energy.

References

• Support | Inseego

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